Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Matchams events
Planning a fish and chip van in Matchams? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
Book the van in Matchams
Planning a chip van in Matchams
Matchams is in Hampshire. We cover Matchams as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Matchams include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Matchams is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Matchams
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Matchams. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and work Christmas parties.
In a rural place like Matchams, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Matchams
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Evenings in Matchams stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Matchams
Also in Matchams
Questions from Matchams
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Matchams too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Matchams?
We do. We serve events in Matchams and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch